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Navigating the Complexity of Israel Education in the 21st Century
On Jan 24, we held a deep and refreshing webinar on Israel Education with Israel education expert, with Professor Sivan Zakai, Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute for Religion. From veteran cohort 5 PEP alumni to our current graduating cohort…
Critical issues, Democracy, Educator resources, Meaning-making, Pedagogy of facilitation, Zionism
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Hanukah Lights Activity
Hanukah Lights Note: this activity was not about learning the story of Hanukah. They should already know it. Goal: To help the students understand the lights of Hanukah as representing the mitzvot or their Jewish identity. Supplies: Yahrzeit candles (they…
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Wrapping up the School Year
Wrapping up the school year is an important part of the flow of the school year. This google doc gives practical help and ideas that you can use and is broken down into three separate goals/purposes, any two or all…
Educator resources, Meaning-making, Pedagogy of facilitation, Self & spirituality, Reflection
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Wrapping up the School Year – Online Edition
Wrapping up the school year – ONLINE EDITION Wrapping up the school year is an important part of the flow of the school year. This year it will happen very differently from others. This Google Doc gives practical help and…
Educator resources, Meaning-making, Pedagogy of facilitation, Self & spirituality, Reflection
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Facilitating Discussion and Student Sharing for Online Teaching
Facilitating Discussion and Student Sharing for Online Teaching Led by Penny Joel, PCJE Director of Experiential Education, and Susan Yammer, PCJE Director of Novice Teacher Support. Using familiar tools we model different techniques that enhance online learning for students. You’ll…
Critical issues, Mahloket Matters/conflict resolution, Educator resources, Meaning-making, Pedagogy of facilitation
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Education Corner: The First Few Days of School
How do you make a good first impression with your students? What are your specific goals for the first few days of school? What are some specific actions that you can take to make those first few days and weeks…
Educator resources, Meaning-making, Pedagogy of facilitation